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Smarter Office Blog
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5 Proven Stress-Management Techniques for Frazzled Business Owners
When you're an entrepreneur who owns their own business, it can sometimes feel like stress is an inescapable part of the lifestyle (especially right now as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic).
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5 of the Best Podcasts About Business and Entrepreneurship
Many small businesses owners and entrepreneurs are hunkered down at home right now, which means less commuting. Don’t let the lack of a commute stop you from listening to podcasts, though! If you’re an auditory learner, podcasts can be an excellent tool for learning something new that will help you grow your business.
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4 Things to Look For When Choosing a Phone Answering Service
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has impacted countless small businesses and industries across Canada and the U.S. The effects have been largely negative for far too many organizations, but the news isn’t all bad — some companies are experiencing increased business during these trying times.
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5 of the Best Business and Self-Development Books to Read During Quarantine
If you’re searching for new ways to keep yourself occupied at home during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, consider picking up one of these business and self-development books. Note that direct links to purchase have purposefully been excluded — consider purchasing your next quarantine read from your favorite local bookstore!
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In the Age of Social Distancing, Your Business Needs These 4 Communication Tools
The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact communities across the world, and the majority of people in Canada and the U.S. are practicing social distancing. Fortunately, if your employees are able to work remotely, they can still be productive while working from home.
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Working From Home: 6 Sanity-Saving Tips
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is forcing countless people to work from home in an effort to stop the virus’s spread. If you've never worked from home for weeks on end before, these six tips will help you create healthy habits and save your sanity.
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8 Tips For Working From Home... With Kids
As the new coronavirus continues to shape our lives for the foreseeable future, people around the world are adjusting to new routines. Working from home is the new normal for those who are able, and the transition from an office full of coworkers to a home office isn’t always easy. Parents have an additional layer of difficulty: kids who are also home from school.
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How to Set Your Employees Up to Work From Home
Amidst growing coronavirus (aka COVID-19) concerns, more companies are urging employees to work from home. Working from home requires specific technology capabilities, and most small businesses will need to do some preparatory work to ensure their teams can get their best work done remotely.
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How to Network on LinkedIn
Every entrepreneur and small business owner knows the power of a strong professional network. The right connections can offer access to new opportunities, help you grow your company, introduce you to new leads, keep you up-to-date on the latest in your industry and so much more.
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5 Questions to Ask If You’re Ready to Start a Business
Starting a business can be as terrifying as it is exciting — and that’s OK. That’s to be expected when taking a risk. But how big of a risk are you really taking? If you can answer these five questions, you might be more prepared than you think.
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The Ultimate 2020 Checklist to Win More Business
2020 is here, and it’s time to start taking your sales goals to the next level. But winning more business doesn’t just happen — you need a focused plan that draws on the latest technologies, organizational strategies, and professional mindsets to achieve your full potential. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate checklist to win more business in 2020.
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What Types of Attorneys Use Virtual Office Space?
Virtual office spaces, like executive office suites and rentable meeting rooms, are an ideal solution for many different types of attorneys. These affordable spaces offer flexible lease terms, all of the equipment a lawyer needs to work (like printers, fax machines and scanners), access to support services and more.
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7 Simple and Easy Ways to Show Employees You Value Their Work
It’s the season for giving thanks, both personally and professionally.
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The Benefits of Short-Term, Flexible Office Leases (And How to Find Them)
For many small businesses, especially boot-strapped companies, traditional commercial office leases have more downsides than benefits:
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5 Ways Your Small Business Can Give Back This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is about so much more than all-you-can-eat feasts (though food is a great reason to celebrate.) It’s also a reminder to actively celebrate everything we have to be grateful for, both personally and professionally.
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How to Use Case Studies in Your Small Business Marketing
How do you know if a product or service is right for you?
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10 Engaging Blog Topic Ideas for Your Small Business’s Website
When done correctly, blogging can be an excellent way to gain visitors to your small business’s website. But, to be effective, a small business blog needs to be regularly updated with engaging and relevant content.
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